A framework for mouse and keyboard emulation in a tongue control system

Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2009:2009:815-8. doi: 10.1109/IEMBS.2009.5334055.

Abstract

Effective human input devices for computer control are very important to quadriplegics and others with severe disabilities. This paper describes a framework for computer control without need for special PC software or drivers. The framework is based on a tongue control system recently developed at Center for Sensory-Motor Interaction (SMI), Aalborg University. The framework provides emulation of a standard USB keyboard and mouse, and allows tongue control of any computer using standard USB drivers available in all modern operating systems.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Communication Aids for Disabled*
  • Computer Peripherals*
  • Feedback
  • Humans
  • Man-Machine Systems*
  • Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted / instrumentation*
  • Telemetry / instrumentation*
  • Tongue*
  • Touch
  • Transducers
  • User-Computer Interface*